Specifications
AI Description
- 9 passenger configuration
- Gogo AVANCE L5 Wi-Fi with provisions for LX5
- Engines enrolled in PowerAdvantage+
- Airframe enrolled in ProParts
- Service entry date: April 26, 2009
- Home base: KGRR, Grand Rapids, MI
- Pratt & Whitney PW545C engines
- Total time since new: 3,499 hours
- Total cycles since new: 2,289
- APU: Honeywell RE-100XL, total time since new: 1,325 hours
- Collins ProLine 21 avionics suite
- Dual Collins GPS-4000S (WAAS/SBAS)
- ADS-B equipped
- Fully enclosed aft lavatory with sink and storage
- Forward refreshment center with coffee dispenser and storage
- Exterior painted in 2018: Matterhorn White with black velvet metallic and custom green metallic stripes
- Interior features: 2-place divan, 4-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats, and USB outlets throughout
- Inspection documents due between 2025 and 2029
About this Model
Overview
The Citation XLS sits in the Citation Excel/XLS family as a practical step-up from light jets, pairing a stand-up-ish midsize cabin footprint with performance oriented to typical 300–1,800 nm business missions. It is commonly chosen for operator-friendly systems, predictable handling, and the ability to use a wide range of airports, including many with shorter runways than larger-cabin jets prefer. Depending on year and variant (Excel/XLS/XLS+), avionics and interior standards vary, but the core appeal is a balanced cabin and mission profile rather than maximum range or top-end speed.
Mission Fit
The XLS is well matched to frequent regional trips where passengers value a midsize cabin, easy entry/egress, and consistent climb/cruise performance. It can cover many longer domestic city pairs with a fuel stop, but it is not designed as a true coast-to-coast platform at typical passenger loads. If your mission is consistently long-range at higher cruise altitudes and speeds, larger super-midsize or heavy jets are a better fit.
Cabin
The XLS cabin is sized for typical midsize-jet seating with a center aisle and club-style arrangements common. Passenger experience tends to emphasize usable width and a generally quiet, stable ride, with a baggage area suited to business luggage and soft bags. Galley and lavatory arrangements vary by serial number and refurbishment history; many aircraft are configured to support day trips and short overnights rather than extended international-style catering.